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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 222,636.72, 307,193.28 and 131,952.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 222,636.72, 307,193.28 and 131,952.72 is: 182,067.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    222,636.72 : 307,193.28 = 131,952.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    222,636.72/307,193.28 = 131,952.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    222,636.72x = 307,193.28 × 131,952.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    222,636.72x = 40,534,988,861.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,534,988,861.72/222,636.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,067.85

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